‘Nampenda Baba sana’ – Jalang’o denies falling out with Raila

 

 Langa'ata Member of Parliament(MP) Felix Odiwuor alias Jalang’o is setting the record straight on his relationship with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga amid speculations of a possible fallout.

The Lang’ata MP was quizzed on his relationship with Raila during his appearance for an interview on a local radio station where he fired back at claims saying he respects Raila and affirmed his commitment to the ODM party.

He noted that he is still a member of the ODM party however declined to speak on his future in the party.

"Sijawai kosana na Baba nampenda sana Baba(in reference to Raila Odinga). Sijawai toka chama cha ODM na sitawai toka. Ata tukiambiwa twende by-election," he said.

When asked about 2027, Jalas stated; "2027 ni mbali bado tuko na muda."

The lawmaker further denied claims that President William Ruto was luring him to join the UDA party.

"Hakuna siku tumeongea na Rais mambo ya 2027. Tunaongea tu kuhusu maendeleo."

According to him, he will clinch whichever seat he plans to vie for come 2027.

"Wewe jua Jalas ndio mbunge wa Lang'ata 2027. Kama jina langu litakua kwa debe mimi ndio mbunge, kama nitawania kiti cha ugavana, mimi ndio gavana, na kama nitawania cha urais, mimi ndio rais 2027," he stated.

In a previous interview, Jalang'o said he was ready to serve for one term claiming he used to earn way more before joining politics.

"I want to deliver on my mandate to the people of Lang'ata even if I'll just serve for one term. Some things don't move me. I have left better salaries than what MPs are paid and I can also go back to Jalang'o TV," the legislator stated.

Jalas raised eyebrows when he joined a section of ODM legislators to meet President William Ruto in State House Nairobi on February 7, 2023, for what was termed as development talks.

The move was also heavily criticised by the ODM party.      BY K24 NEWS